Paint preparer vs foam gun operator

The differences between paint preparers and foam gun operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a foam gun operator has an average salary of $34,630, which is higher than the $33,153 average annual salary of a paint preparer.

Paint preparer vs foam gun operator overview

	Paint Preparer	Foam Gun Operator
Yearly salary	$33,153	$34,630
Hourly rate	$15.94	$16.65
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	1,548	26,125
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Paint preparer vs foam gun operator salary

Paint preparers and foam gun operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Paint Preparer	Foam Gun Operator
Average salary	$33,153	$34,630
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $45,000	Between $24,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between paint preparer and foam gun operator education

There are a few differences between a paint preparer and a foam gun operator in terms of educational background:

	Paint Preparer	Foam Gun Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Paint preparer vs foam gun operator demographics

Here are the differences between paint preparers' and foam gun operators' demographics:

	Paint Preparer	Foam Gun Operator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 84.4% Female, 15.6%	Male, 92.3% Female, 7.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.7% Asian, 3.3% White, 59.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between paint preparer and foam gun operator duties and responsibilities

Paint preparer example responsibilities.

Install, repair and fabricate fiberglass components within specifications dictate by military contracts.
Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.

Foam gun operator example responsibilities.

Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.
Train all new hires on appropriate lines including all OSHA and ISO requirements.

Paint preparer vs foam gun operator skills

Common paint preparer skills

Caulking, 59%
Mask, 17%
Painting Process, 14%
Coats, 9%

Common foam gun operator skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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